Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon Bitner Hinckleywas an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsfrom March 12, 1995, until his death. Considered a prophet, seer, and revelator by church members, Hinckley was the oldest person to preside over the church in its history...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth23 June 1910
CountryUnited States of America
Gordon B. Hinckley quotes about
stars love-is world
Love is like the North Star. In a changing world, it's always constant.
fun laughter live-life
In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.
writing men serious-illness
I know of no other practise which will make one more attractive in conversation than to be well-read in a variety of subjects. There is a great potential within each of us to go on learning. Regardless of our age, unless there be serious illness, we can read, study, drink in the writings of wonderful men and women. It is never too late to learn.
mean humble differences
Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others
feet knees praying
Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and work.
respect men self
Respect for self is the beginning of cultivating virtue in men and women.
when-life-is-hard hard ifs
If Life Gets Too Hard To Stand, Kneel.
heart dark wife
To you wives who are constantly complaining and see only the dark side of life, and feel that you are unloved and unwanted, look into your own hearts and minds. If there is something wrong, turn about. Put a smile on your faces. Make yourselves more attractive. Brighten your outlook.
happiness thinking complaining
By and large, I have come to see that if we complain about life, it is because we are thinking only of ourselves.
taken littles sad-times
We’ve got to have a little humor in our lives. You had better take seriously that which should be taken seriously but, at the same time, we can bring in a touch of humor now and again. If the time ever comes when we can’t smile at ourselves, it will be a sad time.
gratitude heart young-friends
Truly, my dear young friends, you are a chosen generation. I hope you will never forget it. I hope you will never take it for granted. I hope there will grow in your hearts an overpowering sense of gratitude to God, who has made it possible for you to come upon the earth in this marvelous season of the world's history.
matter doe kingdoms
If you do not choose the kingdom of God, it does not matter what you choose instead.
blessed law justice
The Constitution under which we live and which has not only blessed us but has become a model for other constitutions, is our God-inspired national safeguard ensuring freedom and liberty, justice and equality before the law.
circles progress use
No matter how old we become, we can acquire knowledge and use it. We can gather wisdom and profit from it. We can grow and progress and improve-and, in the process, strengthen the livs of those within our circle of influence.